US Bridges

FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · City of Morristown · Structure no. 32043170011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,427
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,776 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4317
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationCity of Morristown
RouteCity Street 4317
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21342, -83.29324
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2021)
Projected traffic5,776 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$67,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4317 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.